Re: Help! Debian unbootable after XP re-install :-(

["Doug MacFarlane" <madmac@covad.net>]

I had a similar problem and never solved it.  I posted to this group and
didn't get an answer.  It sounds like you were running a pre-packaged kernel
version 2.4.something - at some point the pre-packaged kernels started using initrd
images to boot and I was never able to figure out how to boot via initrd
via the rescue floppy . . . 

If you have a few hundred mb available to setup a partition, if you install
from a CD, you should be able to get LILO back, and then enter the proper
stanza for your full system.  Then re-run LILO to get it running from your
full systems root partition with the initrd=/initrd.img directive.

Good luck.

madmac


On 22 Nov 2002, 10:27:25, Haralambos wrote:
> I've tried rescue root=/dev/hda3  (this changed from the previous 
> /dev/hda4)
> 
> I've tried going into ash, the Bourne shell clone & re-running lilo, 
> only go get back "invalid argument."
> 
> But, but, there is a perfectly fine root partition @ /dev/hda3...!
> 
> I've tried the Tux installer, to re-run lilo, same "invalid argument...."
> 
> When I try to boot, with my boot floppy or was it rescue (?), anyways, 
> error message reads "Kernel panic: No init found. Try passing init= 
> option to kernel."
> 
> Well, I am not panicking just yet (Kernel is-surely both panicking would 
> be baaaad!), mild apprehension & some effects of sleep deprivation.....
> 
> *BFN*
> 
> Greek Geek  :-)
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Doug MacFarlane
madmac@covad.net